How to Pronounce "lieutenants"
word
ɫuˈtɛnənts
loo-TEN-uhnts
lɛftˈɛnənts
lef-TEN-uhnts
Definition
Lieutenants are officers of middle or lower rank in the military or police, just below a captain. The word can also be used for people who help or support a leader.
IPA Transcription
American English
ɫuˈtɛnənts
British English
lɛftˈɛnənts
Simplified Pronunciation
US
loo-TEN-uhnts
UK
lef-TEN-uhnts
Listen in Context
The lieutenants helped organize the soldiers.
There are three lieutenants in this police station.
The lieutenants listened to their captain's orders.
All the lieutenants reported to the meeting room for a briefing.